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The Vortex: Rarely Produced Noël Coward Comedy Set in Roaring '20s

Greenhouse Theater Center, Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614)
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$15.00 - $30.00
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3.8 by 17 members
Noël Coward, the master of biting theatrical wit best known for his classic comedies Blithe Spirit and Private Lives, had his first big success with The Vortex. The comedy-drama was considered downright scandalous when it premiered in 1924, and its set-up is still plenty edgy, even today. Struggling with a serious cocaine habit and his repressed homosexuality, a newly-engaged Nicky returns home to find his mother, an aging socialite, having an affair with a younger man -- who just happens to be his fiance's ex. Coward delves into the themes of sexual vanity and drug abuse with his trademark rapier jabs, and not only wrote the play, but actually starred in the original productions in London and on Broadway. This Dead Writers Theatre production stars Kaelen Strouse and Bonnie Hilton.

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The last date listed for Noel Coward's The Vortex was Sunday August 26, 2012 / 2:30pm.

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Greenhouse Theater Center
Formerly Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater,
2257 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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773-404-7336
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14 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 nancy
2.0

Play dated. Nice sets and costumes and well acted, but show lacking in performance value.

Written on Aug 27 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
2.0

Thought it was a tad too overacted (on the part of some) and perhaps a little dated. Staging and costumes were marvelous.

Written on Aug 20 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Excellent costumes and sets really dressed up the stage for a wonderful play. Joanna Riopelle was brilliant as Florence Lancaster.

Written on Aug 17 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Great Show. Joanna was outstanding!

Written on Aug 17 2012
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